Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tukurngailnguq School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 50% in AK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tukurngailnguq School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tukurngailnguq School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tukurngailnguq School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
98%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
41%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tukurngailnguq School's ranking?
Tukurngailnguq School is ranked #417 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tukurngailnguq School?
The graduation rate of Tukurngailnguq School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend Tukurngailnguq School?
223 students attend Tukurngailnguq School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tukurngailnguq School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tukurngailnguq School?
Tukurngailnguq School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tukurngailnguq School offer ?
Tukurngailnguq School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tukurngailnguq School part of?
Tukurngailnguq School is part of Bering Strait School District.
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